Atolls can take up to 30 million years to form, but these tiny coral islands now support 31 million seabirds across the Indo-Pacific (PC: AI Generated) Atolls may look like tiny rings of sand and coral scattered across warm tropical oceans, but they are far more important than their small land areas. These unusual natural…
The official cause of Hayden Panettiere’s death is yet to be confirmed, with an autopsy pending. Hollywood actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Scream and Heroes, has passed away at the age of 36. The initial investigation into her death has found no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances, according to…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for August 18, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
Security agencies arrested 253 alleged operatives across 14 states, foiling the ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network’s plans for attacks around Independence Day. NEW DELHI: In a major crackdown on terror ahead of Independence Day, security agencies have busted the ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) active in the country, arresting 253 operatives in over 80 FIRs registered…
IIT Kharagpur assessment flags weak, highly plastic soil and drainage issues as key causes of premature failures on the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway. NEW DELHI: Use of weak and highly plastic soil beneath the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway appears to be one of the main reasons for premature failures (slippage) on one of its stretches, an expert assessment has…
New Delhi: There was a time when Ashmita Chaliha could only watch while fellow players were training, travelling and discussing their next tournaments.The Assam shuttler was confined to rehabilitation for a career-threatening medial meniscus tear in her right knee that she sustained during the 2024 Korea Open in Aug. She was repeating the same exercises…
Marie Curie once offered a powerful message about self-belief, perseverance and the importance of finding a purpose in life: “We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained.” Curie wrote these words in a letter to her brother Joseph on March 18, 1894, when she…
Debutant filmmaker Uday Chauhan’s Telugu film Pallaburusu, starring Sudhakar Reddy and Murlidhar Goud, has received high praise from renowned filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. Backed by Nagarjuna’s production banner, the film was released in theatres on August 14 and has been receiving a positive response from audiences. Anurag Kashyap calls the film unmissable Anurag Kashyap took to…
On August 17, 2026, a Gui Hai Day, emotions run high, prompting a need for sensitivity and intuition regarding personal security. Pay attention to the messages conveyed, as they may contain vital truths wrapped in subtlety. Those born under the Snake and Monkey signs should tread cautiously in their communication and decision-making, whereas Rabbits and…
NEW DELHI: Centre on Monday said that Elon Musk-owned X will have to “follow the law of the land” after the social media platform introduced a new rule to make government-driven restrictions on content more visible to users.“X will have to follow the law of the land,” the officer told news agency PTI.In a post…
